Camera

Plenty of talk surrounds the cameras in these two prized devices. On one side of the ring, we have the HTC One M8’s ‘UltraPixel’ camera, which features a 4-megapixel 1/3” sensor, BSI, an f2.0 aperture lens, and a dual-LED flash. In the other, we have the iPhone 5s’ 8-megapixel iSight camera featuring a 1/3” sized sensor, f2.2 aperture lens, BSI, and a dual-LED flash. Certainly there are similar points with the two, but the most profound element here is how the iPhone 5s doubles its rival in the megapixel category, as HTC opted for bigger pixel size.

Before diving right into their performance, we have to mention that we genuinely prefer the diverse shooting modes and manual controls offered by the HTC One (M8). Supplementing things even more for the HTC One, its various duo effects enhance images with it professional-like results – achieved by the aid of its secondary rear camera. From its ability to emphasize the focus post shot, to how we can “copy & paste” ourselves into a totally different photo, there’s a lot of fun to be had with the HTC One M8.

Camera interface of the HTC One (2014)

Camera interface of the Apple iPhone 5s

No doubt, there’s a lot of fun attached to the HTC One M8’s camera, but when it comes down to pure quality, it still can’t match the superior quality of the iPhone 5s camera. Naturally, the results produced by the two are more than ample enough to share via social networking, but there’s more flexibility with the iPhone 5s’ shots – such as cropping or printing them out. In fact, Apple’s prodigy edges out its competitor in the categories of detail, indoor low light quality, and night time shots. There’s just no comparison, though, the HTC One is able to match the iPhone 5s when it comes to color accuracy.

Try as it might, the HTC One M8 just can’t seem to catch a break against the iPhone 5s – in the camera department, of course. Well, that extends into the 1080p video recording quality category as well, as the HTC One M8 takes some really good videos, but the iPhone 5s trumps it by delivering even better results. Looking at our sample footage, there’s little doubt regarding their superiority when lighting is in abundance. However, the M8’s performance under low lighting takes a serious turn for the worst, seeing that we can spot some digital noise and motion blur.

Sample Videos

Sample Videos

1. HTC One (M8) Sample Video

2. Apple iPhone 5s Sample Video

3. HTC One (M8) Nighttime Sample Video

4. Apple iPhone 5s Nighttime Sample Video

Multimedia

Apple’s iPod music player has seen better days. In comparison to the Sense 6.0 music player, it manages to flaunt a pleasant looking layout, but it can quite match the dynamic presentation of the Sense 6.0 music player. Best of all, there’s a cool visualizer option and the ability to display the lyrics of a song using HTC’s device.

Don’t be fooled by the iPhone 5s’ single internal speaker, mainly due to the fact that it emits a strong volume punch. Delivering a loudness output of 74 dB, it closely matches the 75.2 dB tally of the HTC One M8’s dual front-firing speakers with HTC BoomSound. However, the quality of the One's speakers is way better and it helps that they are front facing when watching a video!

Having all the right elements in making the video watching experience an engaging one, there’s no denying that the HTC One M8 is the more ideal device for the occasion. Not only is its screen larger in size and higher in resolution, but its front-firing dual speakers lend themselves in giving us a proper audio experience as well.

Being comfortable can sometimes be detrimental, especially when it comes to technology, seeing that innovation occurs at a rapid rate. Apple shook things up with iOS 7, but it remains largely behind the curve when it comes to expanding its multimedia presence. Over on the HTC One, its built-in IR blaster is an addition we greatly appreciate – transforming it into a universal remote, something great to have if our remote goes missing. In addition, they’ve enhanced the TV-watching experience by delivering an updated HTC Sense TV app update that ‘senses’ what content we like the most.

There is not such thing as "Retina". This term is a marketing bullsheet by Apple at it's finest. This is nothing more than ordinary LCD IPS panel with high pixel density. So please stop with this iCrap.

bottom bezel of one m8 is too big..and the device itself is too big for a 5" screen.....and the 4mp cam is already beaten by 2013 devices...ultrapixel cam is very bad in results........and don't know they are still using 2gb ddr2 ram....1year old xperia Z have 2gb ddr2 ram....htc is using old tech while price of one m8 is very high.....

Sounds like you talking about Samsung besided the part thats in trouble. Cause that S5 costs definetly less than the M8. And since you are clueless let me remind you how much harder, how much effort and money it has to be spent to make a unibody aluminium phone thats 90% aluminium and still has great signal strength. I cant deniy it, S5 has better camera. Beside that, the M8 is so much better and nicer in many of other departments.

Lol what are you basing this on? If anything the GS5 would cost way more if they didn't manufacture their own parts. The GS5 screen is more expensive, the CPU slightly more expensive, camera, ram, battery etc you name it. Heart rate monitor and fingerprint sensors can't be that cheap either.

Yes the process of machining aluminum might be more costly but you don't know that for sure.

It has DDR2 in at least one country. At least according to the box that was leaked earlier. Not sure who I would trust more between the box and Anandtech. Someone could have just assumed. Not sure which side though.

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